Management

Obama Leaves Door Open for Shinseki Departure

The president wasn't exactly glowing in his praise for the embattled VA secretary on Wednesday.

Management

80 U.S. Troops Are Headed to Chad to Search for the Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolgirls

Troops will operate and protect a Predator drone involved in the search.

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Marine Corps Bypasses Defense Mobile Phone Plan; Wants Commercial Options

While department officials say their program will cut costs, they haven’t provided pricing information.

Management

8 More Republicans Back HHS Nominee

Sylvia Mathews Burwell sailed through a Senate Finance Committee confirmation vote.

Management

You May Soon Have a Longer Walk to Get Your Mail

With comprehensive postal reform stuck in neutral, House panel passes piecemeal legislation.

Management

How Big Data Can Improve Your Health

NIH helps researchers mine clinical records for genetic links to diseases.

Management

House Passes Bill to Fire VA Senior Execs

Measure would effectively make the executives at-will employees.

Management

The British Celebrity Chef Opening a Restaurant in the Pentagon Has Quite a Past

Robert Irvine has worked to promote healthy eating, but several points on his biography raise red flags.

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FBI Director Won't Apologize for Marijuana Comments

James Comey attempts to set the record straight about his opinion of his agency’s anti-cannabis hiring policies.

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House Democratic Leadership 'Leaning Toward' Playing Ball on Benghazi Select Committee

Democrats would appoint 5 members, but still think the committee is a sideshow.

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Obama Vows to Hold Veterans Affairs Employees Accountable if Allegations Are True

The president called reports of mismanagement of veterans' medical care 'disgraceful,' but stands by the department's secretary.

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Could Ghosts or Ancient Hexes Be Stalling Construction on Homeland Security Headquarters?

Project is far behind schedule and way over budget.

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The Latest Battleground for Immigration Reform Lies Within the Military

A proposal to let dreamers enlist in the military, and get legal status, has stalled in Congress.

Management

5 Tips for Finding Your Mentor at Any Age

Sometimes the sage can learn as much as the novice.

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FBI Director: Don't Let Weed Stop You from Applying to the FBI

Increasingly outdated anti-marijuana policy is complicating the bureau's efforts to fight cyber crime.

Management

NTSB Reveals Two Near Midair Plane Collisions in Two Days

In one of the incidents, planes were flying at heights assigned by air traffic control.

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Shinseki, Hagel Make a Surprise Visit to Congress as VA Scandal Intensifies

Trip to the Hill comes as several congressional Republicans call for the Veterans Affairs secretary's resignation.

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How Agencies Can Get More From Their Employees Despite Budget Cuts

Chief human capital officers recommend changes to workforce management.

Management

The 10 Public Housing Authority Officials Paid the Most from Federal Coffers

Some top PHA officials earned more than the cap of $155,500 last year in federally-funded salary and bonus because of a loophole in the law.

Management

Hiring Managers: Stop Trying to Grow Pineapples in Alaska

Recruiting smart people who aren’t a cultural fit is a pretty stupid idea.